1.
Start
a Skincare Routine
I’m sure you’ve been told this before
but the more you take care of your skin now the less likely you are to look
like a leather handbag when you’re older. Figure out your skin type and look
for products that work best for you. It’s important to take care of your skin
in both the morning and at night before bed. Don’t know where to start? Head to
your dermatologist or any qualified aesthetician to get advice and product
recommendations. Speaking of the dermatologist…you should be getting your skin
checked once a year. I know it’s awkward to have your whole body checked for
weird moles by a stranger, but it could prevent skin cancer or at least help
discover it before it becomes a bigger problem. Last but not least if you don’t
already wear sunscreen on your face everyday rain or shine, I’m going to
virtually slap you!
2. Start Saving Money
If you’re like me your initial thought
about saving money means that you have to have money to save money. FALSE! Even
if you’re a broke bitch like myself you can still save money! Start putting 50
cents in a jar every day and you will save on average fifteen dollars a month
and $180 a year. If you do already have a decent income, start a savings account
with your bank. Most banks can help you set up an automatic monthly transfer to
your savings of the dollar amount of your choosing. Whether you end up using
this money to buy a house or car or even just for an emergency, your future
will thank you.
3. Get Rid of Toxic People
Let me guess, a name came to mind
when you read this one.
I know it can seem impossible to cut
ties with a boyfriend, a best friend, or sometimes even a family member but if
this person is constantly bringing you down or giving you anxiety it’s time to
let go. Turn on Frozen, light a candle, do a face mask and let that shit
gooooo. All kidding aside try to reach out and let this person know how you
feel and if things still don’t improve it could be time to say goodbye. The best way
to do this is to keep yourself distracted. Call your mom or a friend, turn your
phone on do not disturb, journal about it, workout, anything you can think of
to take your mind off reaching back out to this person. If it’s a family member
or someone unavoidable try to limit interaction and when you do see them kill
them with kindness. Toxic people usually act this way to get a reaction, don’t
stoop to their level.
4. Find a Fitness Routine That Works for
You
I’m not saying that you need to live
in the gym and work out every day but it’s time to start paying attention to
your nutritional and activity habits. Eating healthy and staying active doesn’t
just help your physique, it helps you age better and live longer. A realistic
approach is to make five to six days out of the week healthy eating days and to
find an activity you enjoy. Even just taking a 30-minute walk or riding your
bike every other day is a step in the right direction. Stop looking at food and
fitness as a way to “get thin” and realize that your health is a direct
reflection of the choices you’re making.
5. Stop Smoking or Vaping
It’s 2019, there is no reason for you
to still be smoking cigarettes. You are not going to look cool or resolve your
anxiety (you’ll actually make it worse) you’re going to give yourself wrinkles,
yellow teeth, and cancer. Same goes for vaping, you may not get the yellow teeth,
but you will put yourself at risk for many cancers. If you haven’t watched the
news lately, vaping is putting kids as young as fourteen in the hospital with
collapsed lungs, etc. I personally smoked cigarettes for two years when I was
younger and know how hard it is to quit. You’re having drinks with friends and
someone asks you to go outside to smoke and it’s so hard to say no. I get it,
but it’s necessary. If your looks and health aren’t enough to make you quit,
then think of what you're doing to our environment. Stop putting pollutants out
into our air and your lungs.
6.
Start
Going to The Gynecologist
I’m well aware that this is like
every girls least favorite doctor visit but believe me it is a necessary evil.
You need to start making an annual appointment once you become sexually active
to make sure you are staying healthy. Your gynecologist can help you find a
suitable birth control and give you advice on everything from good hygiene practices
to safe sex. You don’t want an STD or unwanted pregnancy to rain on your
parade. I don’t care what any guy says or how much you love him, there is NEVER
an excuse to not practice safe sex. (That goes for same-sex couples too!) Your
gyno can also make sure you’re not at risk for certain cancers as well, making
this the most important doctor's appointment on your list.
7.
Start
Building Your Resume
Even if you’ve only done volunteer
work or have only ever had a summer job, start building your resume. If you
already have a few jobs and internships under your belt, then type it out in
the correct format and have someone you trust to revise it. This could be
anyone from a former professor or your best friend who already landed their
dream job. If you’re still working on it, start looking for opportunities that
you think would be a good addition to your resume. Talk to a college advisor or
someone in the field you want to work in to find out what kind of internships, etc.
you should be looking out for. These experiences will not only lay the groundwork
for submitting an amazing resume and getting the job but will also make you feel
more comfortable once you’re there.
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